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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,166.20, 1,269,290.24 and 277,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,166.20, 1,269,290.24 and 277,496.96 is: 416,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,166.20 : 1,269,290.24 = 277,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,166.20/1,269,290.24 = 277,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,166.20x = 1,269,290.24 × 277,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,166.20x = 352,224,182,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,224,182,957.67/846,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,258.87

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